Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
283144
RGB
40, 49, 68
HSL
221, 26%, 21%
HSB
221, 41%, 27%
CMYK
41, 28, 0, 73
LAB
20, 0, -13
LCH
20, 13, 271
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 265
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -4, -14
HWB
221, 16%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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